Remote control toys or radio-controlled toys are self-powered and can be controlled from a distance using a remote that works with radio waves. Reference: Business Today
Below are some examples and price guides of remote control toys including a wood and plastic model of a P-47 aircraft and a radio controlled Dalek toy.
A WOOD AND PLASTIC MODEL OF A P-47 THUNDERBOLT AIRCRAFT LATE 20TH CENTURY With a model pilot in the cockpit, with engine and servos, remote control lacking 18 ½ in. (47 cm.) high; 79 in. (200.5 cm.) wing span; 70 in. (178 cm.) long
Sold for GBP 2,500 at Christie’s in 2015
DRAGNET – A RADAR ACTION GAME
10.5x15x3″ deep box contains parts for “Magnetic Remote Control” game by Knickerbocker ©1955 Sherry TV Inc. Box is nicely illustrated and has Jack Webb image on lid and insert. Object of game was to see who can bring criminal to jail first via magnetic steering of car/motorcycles on game path. Parts include four trestles, one car, two motorcycles, control stick, three colored plastic markers and spinner. Game has some light aging but appears complete and lightly used and is NM. Box lid has some handling wear/aging. Exc. Interesting design and concept using magnets.
Sold for $515 at Hake’s Auctions in 2021
‘Schuco Electro Ingenico 5380’ remote control toy car
The car is made of red coloured enamelled steel while the fine detailing of the bumper bars, grille, hubcaps, tow ball and trim are in chrome.
Hand held control with small chrome steering wheel. The control features two plastic button, the white for forward movement and the red for backward movement. If neither button is pushed the current is shut off and the car remains at a standstill. Another wire with a rod on one end extends form the hand control and was attached to the car via a hole in the cetre of the roof.
Reference: Museum of Applied Art and Sciences
A rare TM (Masudaya) battery-operated tin-plate Radicon Robot Japan, circa 1958 the underside impressed Japan, with remote control also impressed Japan and two detachable receiving ‘antenna’, in original colour-printed fitted brightly printed box of issue, not tested 37cm. high; box 16cm. high, 48cm. wide, 26cm. deep.
Sold for 8,190 GBP at Sotheby’s in 2021
Radio Command Dalek Boxed Dalek Toy early 2000s (made) Radio Command Dalek
Radio Command Dalek thumbnail 1 On display at V&A South Kensington Temporary Exhibition, room 38 ARTIST/MAKER Product Enterprises Ltd (manufacturer) PLACE OF ORIGIN China (made) Cult science-fiction television series, Doctor Who, hit British screens in November 1963 and became an instant success with the public. The Daleks featured in the programme as one of the most feared alien races in the universe, and The Doctor’s arch enemies, with their trademark battle cry of ‘EXTERMINATE’ ensuring them a place in British television history. This radio-command Dalek toy is an example of a ‘Dalek Warrior’ from the original television series, recognisable by its silver and blue colour scheme. Controlled remotely, it moves around on wheels, reflecting the robotic glide of its on-screen counterpart.
Reference: © Victoria and Albert Museum
A PAINTED METAL WORKING MODEL OF A FIRST WORLD WAR TANK, MODERN, complete with forward and side armaments, electrically-powered movement to the two tracks and with carrying handle, finished in grey/green and numbered 142 (lacking remote control) 51in (130cm) long
Sold for £ 739 inc. premium at Bonham’s in 2019
